The fact is that lately the Android operating system does not stop giving us such bad news. Malicious apps sneaking into Google Play so any user who downloads it infects their phone without knowing it.
The system used by these attackers is very simple and effective: they upload the app to Google Play without any malicious code to pass strict controls by the Mountain View-based company, and then add the malicious code in question in a future update.
And now, as reported by Bleeping Computer, Android OS users will have to check the apps we have installed on our phones and tablets as new apps are detected that hide malicious code.
Delete these apps from your phone as soon as possible.
As reported by the portal specializing in computing, the Malwarebytes security group has released a report in which they detected four malicious applications containing adware. Worst of all, its developers have already been accused several times of offering this type of app on Google Play. You can still upload content even if it apparently still contains malicious code.
this four malicious apps discovered this time the following
- Bluetooth Auto Connect with 1,000,000+ installations
- Bluetooth App Sender with over 50,000 installations
- Drivers: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB with 10,000+ installations
- Mobile transfer: smart switch with 1000+ installations
tell me this situation the apps in question have very low ratings on Google PlayThere are even users who report excessive ads, but for now they are still available on the Mountain View-based giant’s app store.
As the guys at Malwarebytes can attest andIt takes 72 hours for these apps to start displaying intrusive ads and phishing links. Then every two hours they continue their attack to get as many clicks as possible.
Worst of all, these lashes They will open automatically even if the application is closed and your phone screen is turned off.. Therefore, every time they unlock the phone, users who own one of these apps will find all kinds of tabs open in their browser.
As always, the best thing you can do to avoid unnecessary fears is to download apps from official stores. But seeing how all kinds of malicious apps sneak into Google Play, we recommend that you always check the reviews before downloading an app. And it wouldn’t hurt to check if the developer has released other apps and their ratings to get an idea.
Source: Cincodias Elpais
